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The work schedule for this position is Full time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
The incumbent may be required to travel occasionally for larger events organized by USPTO office and at times may be
required to accompany a delegation or representatives from USPTO HQ for high level meetings in the UAE. Anticipated
travel is 2-4 times per year.
Note: All applicants must currently hold or be able to acquire a UAE residency visa to fill the position. For non-UAE national, the Mission assists in obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE. Ref. to Eligibility Question #2 and Vacancy Question #1: If a non-UAE national has a valid UAE residency visa, they should answer Yes to Eligibility Q#2 and Vacancy Q#1, and attach a copy of residency visa or both sides of Emirates ID.
Basic Function of the Position:
The incumbent support the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)/Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) objectives in the UAE, the incumbent serves as the budget and administrative assistant in the specialized area of financial and administrative management for USPTO’s Office in Abu Dhabi, hereinafter ‘the Office’, which serves Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen. The USPTO office is led by an American Officer who serves as the Attaché for Intellectual Property (IP) and leads IP policy for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The incumbent provides budgetary, administrative, operational, financial, and general logistical support for a variety of activities through the American Officer for the USPTO, locally, and throughout the region.
The incumbent prepares, reviews, and oversees the compilation of USPTO Abu Dhabi’s budget and maintains records of all expenses; oversees USPTO's personnel database of authorized positions; and oversees logistics and procurement activities including credit card purchases and other administrative functions for the Office. Incumbent provides guidance and professional support to the other administrative staff at USPTO Abu Dhabi Post. Incumbent liaises with State Department Financial Management Centre (FMC), General Services Office (GSO), Information Technology, Travel Office and other Management/Administrative Offices at post on a day-to-day basis. Incumbent provides administrative support for the American Officer and specialists in the Office and provides superiors with regular reports on the administrative, budget, and financial aspects of the USPTO operations and programs, making suggestions when needed to improve the overall operations of the Office.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicant MUST provide required documentation. See below the Required Document Tab.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of experience in business, government, or NGOs concentrating on budget management and administrative functions is required.
Two years of college or university studies is required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in UAE may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application, otherwise your application will not be shortlisted.
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and/or transcripts as a verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement if you fail to provide requested information, or the information submitted is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in UAE.
